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EXTENSIONS of REMARKS January 3, 1980 Nual Report of the Corporation for Fiscal Year Harbor, Wis., in Response to a Resolution by PETITIONS, ETC 37776 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 3, 1980 nual report of the corporation for fiscal year Harbor, Wis., in response to a resolution by PETITIONS, ETC. 1979, including an independent certified au­ the Committee on Public Works of the U.S. dit, pursuant to section 14(b) of Public Law House of Representatives adopted Decem­ Under clause 1 of rule XXII, the fol­ 88-378; to th.e Committee Dn the Judiciary. ber 11, 1969; to the Committee on Public lowing petitions and papers were pre­ 3127. A letter from the Adjutant General, Works and Transportation. sented and referred as follows: Military Order of the Purple Heart, trans­ 3132. A letter from the Administrator of 257. By the SPEAKER: Petition of the Na­ mitting notice of a delay in the submission Veterans Affairs, transmitting the annual tional Coal and Surface Mining Conference, of organization's audit report for the year report for fiscal year 1979 on the Veterans' Washington, D.C., relative to the utilization ended June 30, 1979, required by section 3 Administration's sharing of medical re­ of coal; to the Committee on Interior and of Public Law 88-504; to the Committee on sources program, pursuant to 38 u.s.a. 5057; Insular Affairs. the Judiciary. to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 258. By the SPEAKER: Petition of the In­ 3128. A letter from the Acting Secretary, 3133. A letter from the President of the terstate 011 Compact Commission, Oklahoma Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the United States, transmitting his determina­ City, Okla., relative to incentives for the pro­ third annual report on the operation of the tion to provide import relief with respect to duction of high-cost natural gas; to the premerger notification provisions of the the U.S. porcelain-on-steel cookware indus­ Committee on Interstate and Foreign Com­ Clayton Act, pursuant to section 7(a) (j) of try which differs from that recommended by merce. the act, as amended (90 Stat. 1394); to the the U.S. International Trade Commission, 259. By the SPEAKER: Petition of tbe Committee on the Judiciary. pursuant to section 203 (b) ( 1) of the Trade Board of Chosen Freeholders, Salem, N.J., Act of 1974 (H. Doc. 96-245), to the Com­ 3129. A letter from the Assistant Secretary r~lative to voluntary school prayer; to the of the Army (Civil Works), transmitting a mittee on Ways and Means and ordered to Committee on the Judiciary. Corps of Engineers report on the Pajaro be printed. River Basin, Calif., in response to a resolu­ 3134. A letter from the General Counsel of tion adopted May 14, 1945 by the Committee the Department of Defense, transmitting a REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUB­ draft of proposed legislation to establish on Flood Control, U.S. House of Represen­ the U.S. Court of Military Appeals as an LIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS tatives; to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation. independent court under article I of the Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Constitution of the United States, and for 3130. A letter from the Assistant Secretary committees were delivered to the Clerk other purposes; jointly, to the Committeea for printing and reference to the proper of the Army (Civil Works), transmitting a on Armed Services, and the Judiciary. Corps of Engineers report on the Upper calendar, as follows: Salinas River Basin, Calif., in response to (Pursuant to the order of the House on resolutions by the Committee on Public MEMORIALS December 20, 1979, the following report Works of the U.S. House of Representatives was filed on January 2, 1980) adopted May 8, 1964 and July 29, 1971; to the Under clause 4 of rule XXII. Mr. WOLFF: Select Committee on Nar­ Committee on Public Works and Transpor­ 330. The SPEAKER presented a memorial cotics Abuse and Control. Annual report for tation. of the Legislature of the Territory of Guam, the year 1979 of the Select Committee on 3131. A letter from the Assistant Secretary relative to Federal laws in their application Narcotics Abuse and Control (Rept. No. 96- of the Army (Civil Works), transmitting a to the Territory of Guam; to the Committee 731). Referred to the Committee of the Whole Corps of Engineers report on the Milwaukee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House on the State of the Union. EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS THE VALUE OF ISRAEL AS AN ALLY the Camp David peace accord between extraordinary demonstration of support CLEARLY SHOWN DURING ffiA­ Israel and Egypt. which many Americans will never forget. NIAN CRISIS The United States finds itself in the Israel's unwavering support serves to midst of one of our most serious crises counteract the venomous caJinpaign of of this century. Israel has shown itself anti-Americanism being waged by the HON. MARIO BIAGGI to be foursquare as a supporter. These ayatollah. It has served to limit the scope OF NEW YORK past 2 months have strengthened the oft­ to the borders of Iran as compared to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stated belief that Israel is a vital stra­ other Middle East and Persian Gulf na­ tions. Thursday, January 3, 1980 tegic and military bastion in the Middle East. The events of the past 2 months Israel is providing another vital degree • Mr. BIAGGI. Mr. Speaker, the dawn­ should remove any lingering doubts about of support to the United States during ing of 1980 was not the festive event the importance of maintaining a mili­ this crisis. We are being provided with many Americans were expecting. The tarily strong Israel. The Middle East has excellent intelligence by Israel which has continuing ordeal of Iran, coupled with always been assessed through a balance helped this Nation closely monitor the the ominous developments in Afghanis­ of military power. If Israel is weakened rapidly changing and often confusing de­ tan caused more Americans to pause in militarily, the ensuing consequences to velopments in Iran. The intelligence has prayer than engage in unrestrained United States security would be dire. been reliable, current, and of great im­ revelry on the new year. One of the most dramatic indications portance, especially in terms of keeping Tomorrow it will be 2 long months of support given by Israel came very abreast of the condition of our hostages. since the American Embassy in Teheran early in the hostage crisis when the Pal­ Israel has always been a good friend was seized and some 50 Americans be­ estine Liberation Organization was en­ and strong ally. Therefore her activities came hostages. There have been few gaged in its short-lived role as mediator over the life of the Iranian crisis are not bright spots during these past 2 months. in the dispute. The PLO has, as one of its out of character in the least. We have en­ One notable exception has been the un­ basic objectives, the destruction of the joyed support from our allies, but Is­ wavering support which this Nation has nation of Israel. Yet notwithstanding, on rael's has been especially noteworthy. received from our ally, Israel. From the November 8 when the PLO was at the Our relationship has been reinforced and outset, the Begin government has led the height of their activity and the United we look for continued solidarity and chorus of world condemnation against States was contemplating discussions strength from the good people and Gov­ Iran. For Israel, considering her own with the Organization, the Foreign Min­ ernment of Israel.e sensitive position in the Middle East, this istry in Jerusalem stated that Israel criticism has been made at consider- "does not condemn the contacts the SOVIET INVASION OF able peril to her own security. United States is holding with the PLO AFGHANISTAN The United States-Israel relationship on the matter of the release of U.S. hos­ has always been a strong one. Adminis­ tages in Tehran." The statement, as re­ HON. EDWARD J. DERWINSKI tration after administration since Harry ported by Jerusalem Domestic Service OF ll.LINOIS Truman have lent considerable support continued, "The United States is in a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to Israel in her times of need. The Carter most difficult situation and so, in spite of administration has continued and ex­ Israel's opposition in principle to con­ Thtllrsday, January 3, 1980 panded this position, most notably tacts with the PLO, in this case it will not e Mr. DERWINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I call through the remarkable achievement of say anything." This represented a truly for an all-out information blitz into the • This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by the Member on the floor. January 3, 1980 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 37777 Soviet Union and throughout the Moslem County 4-H, and Goodwill Industries. He in all, she has been continuously involved world to publicize the consequences of the is a parks and recreation commissioner with the symphony since 1964, and is Soviet invasion of Afghanistan now tak­ for the city of San Bernardino. known as Mrs. Symphony in Oakland. ing place. Robert Botts is also a member of the She presently serves on the board of The administration should remove its First Christian Church serving as chair­ directors of the Oakland Museum Asso­ muzzle on American Government infor­ man of their board of elders, a member ciation and for 15 years served on the mation services and conduct a full airing of the Cal-State Alumni Association, Pa­ women's board. She is also trustee of the of the facts about Soviet actions in cific High School PTA, the San Bernar­ California College of Arts & Crafts, Afghanistan, Iran, and the Middle East.
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